Wendell Phillips

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

Wendell Phillips is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard, which depicts the life and times of Wendell Phillips, an American abolitionist, lawyer, orator, and social reformer. The book explores Phillips' early life, his education, and his eventual entry into the legal profession. It also sheds light on his staunch opposition to slavery and his unwavering commitment to the cause of abolition.The book covers Phillips' involvement in various anti-slavery movements, including his association with the American Anti-Slavery Society and his participation in the Underground Railroad. It also delves into his relationship with other prominent figures of the time, such as William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass.In addition to his anti-slavery activism, the book also highlights Phillips' advocacy for women's suffrage, temperance, and labor rights. It provides a comprehensive account of his speeches and writings, which were influential in shaping public opinion and inspiring social change.Overall, Wendell Phillips is a compelling biography that offers a detailed and insightful look into the life of one of America's most influential social reformers.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Eminent Orators, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104095.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425343694
• ISBN13: 9781425343699
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"